Whitelands Close is in Wickford and in Basildon district. SS11 7EW is located in the Wickford North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rayleigh and Wickford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitelands Close, Wickford, SS11 7EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS11 7HN, SS11 7EN, SS11 7HL, SS11 7EP, SS11 7ES, SS11 7EF, SS11 7HW, SS11 7HB, SS11 7ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS11 7EW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.7% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.3% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.9% | 36.7% | 11.8% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 44.8% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 8.1% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 14.9% | 8.9% | -6.0% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.7% | 40.6% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 41.4% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 13.7% | -4.8% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.1% | 23.2% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 13.5% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 12.7% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.8% | 9.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 17% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 20.8% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.3% | 93.5% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 92.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.2% | 92.1% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 91.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.9% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitelands Close was 106.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.0% higher than the Wickford North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitelands Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Wickford North and the 144th highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 243.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Whitelands Close, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-10-25 | £292,336 |
| 3 Whitelands Close, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-09-25 | £357,544 |
| 5 Whitelands Close, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-07-17 | £329,892 |
| 3 Whitelands Close, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2013-08-22 | £363,227 |
| 1 Whitelands Close, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2001-07-27 | £421,240 |
SS11 7EW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in SS11 7EW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runwell Community Primary School Canewdon Gardens , Runwell SS11 7BJ | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wickford Church of England School Mount Road , SS11 8HE | 4out of 4 | 746 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickford Primary School Market Road , SS12 0AG | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Infant School Hill Avenue , SS11 8LT | 4out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Junior School Hill Avenue , SS11 8LT | 2out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauchamps High School Beauchamps Drive , SS11 8LY | 4out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | 3out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 5,302 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mickys Catering | 71a Runwell Road | 150 yd | |
| Huttons @ Wickford | Wickford Memorial Park | 580 yd | |
| Smash Indian | 28 The Broadway | 627 yd | |
| Marco Polo Indian Cuisine | 9-11 Lower Southend Road | 671 yd | |
| Jade Palace | 27-29 The Broadway | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club | 73-77 Runwell Road | 150 yd | |
| Wickford Cricket Club | The Patmore Memorial Sports Ground, Runwell Road | 475 yd | |
| Quart Pot | Runwell Road, Runwell | 687 yd | |
| Posh Boys Brewery | 8 Riverside House, Lower Southend Road | 704 yd | |
| The Posh Boys Brewery | 8 Riverside House, Lower Southend Road | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickford Chinese Takeaway | 10 Runwell Road | 578 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 20 Runwell Road | 578 yd | |
| Pink Garlic | 22 The Broadway | 639 yd | |
| Food o’clock / USA Chicken | 26 The Broadway | 639 yd | |
| Wickford Tandoori Take Away | 15 Lower Southend Road | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | The Broadway | 688 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 30 High Street | 895 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Patmore Memorial Sports Ground Swan Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 483 yd |
| Bodyzone (Closed) Franklins Way | health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| Wickford Memorial Park PAVILION PAVILION RETTENDON VIEW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 618 yd |
| Runwell Playing Field Church End Lane | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Wickford Community Centre MARKET ROAD | 937 yd | |
| Wickford Swim & Fitness Centre MARKET AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 942 yd |
| Barn Hall Recreation Ground HASLEMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 995 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.